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Messel

fourth-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Messel is a fourth-order administrative division in Hesse, Germany with 4,215 inhabitants, at 177 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kranichstein, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Berlin is about 435 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Frankfurt Egelsbach Airport, 8 km away.

Also known as: 06432012

Overview

Messel is municipality in Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg in Hesse, Germany — DE hessische Gemeinde im Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg.

It is located in Darmstadt-Dieburg, Germany.

The population is about 4,263 (2023).

It covers about 15 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 172 metre.

Also known as: AR ميسل

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Image Messel Langgasse 5 ehem Schulhaus.jpg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Wappen Messel.svg

Locator map

Locator map Messel in DA.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Darmstadt-Dieburg
  • Area 15 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    49° 56' 18" N, 8° 44' 26" E
  • Elevation DEM: 177 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,215
  • Pop. Density 1,862 p/km²
  • Built-up 31.7%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Places in Messel

  • Messel
    seat of a fourth-order administrative division Pop: 3,916

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Transport in Messel

Alternate Names

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06432012

Weather in Messel

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Messel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 6.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 10.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 30 W/m2.

Temperature
6.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,004.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 6.4 1.0 117 94 1,004.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 9.4 1.2 203 95 1,002.7 0.22 / 0.22 100 28.0 n/a
12h 10.5 1.9 227 97 1,001.7 0.00 / 0.11 100 29.6 n/a
18h 10.4 2.0 218 92 1,000.3 0.00 / 0.00 84 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 9.4 1.3 233 94 998.6 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
30h 8.5 3.7 3 83 999.1 0.06 / 0.06 100 24.8 n/a
36h 6.0 4.1 1 74 1,002.3 0.00 / 0.00 95 8.9 n/a
42h 3.2 1.0 348 68 1,006.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
Friday 2.2 2.1 238 77 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
54h 8.0 3.5 287 51 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 204.0 n/a
60h 5.0 1.5 267 66 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 106.6 n/a
66h 3.3 1.3 217 77 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Saturday 1.9 0.8 103 83 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Messel?
Now 6.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.4 to 10.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 30 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Messel today?
Sunrise around 07:29 and sunset around 16:48 (local time). Day length about 9h 19m.
What is the local time in Messel?
Local time is 19:16. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Messel?
Messel is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Messel?
Population about 4,215.
What is the elevation of Messel?
DEM 177 m.
Where is Messel located?
It is at 49.93830, 8.74056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Messel in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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